Other than the factors discussed in the lecture, what do you think are other factors affecting maternal mortality rate in the Philippines?
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Lack of sex education
There is a positive relationship between women’s education and maternal health. Having access to discussions about reproduction, fertility, birth control, and the consequences of unprotected sex gives both men and women the opportunity to make better choices which can prevent having unplanned pregnancies and unsafe abortions.
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Available resources
There are instances where mothers do not obtain good quality maternal care. Example of this is delivering a baby without someone skilled in attendance such as a doctor, midwife, or nurse. Aside from this, the possibility of not having access to treatments like antibiotics and emergency services are more likely present which can also cause life-threatening consequences.
What are the top 3 causes of maternal mortality ratio in the Philippines? Top 3 maternal morbidity?
Top 3 causes of maternal mortality ratio:
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Complications related to pregnancy occuring in the course of labor, delivery and puerperium (38.4%)
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Hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium (35.2%)
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Postpartum hemorrhage (17.3%)
Top 3 maternal morbidity:
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Hemorrhage (31%)
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Infection (19%)
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Unsafe Abortion (16%)
References:
Baccay, K.-lynn B. (n.d.). Prenatal Care and Safe Motherhood Lecture Video Part 1. Retrieved from https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SXIWQpPevbtDjGVAOOlWiDtyE9CqJskQ/view?usp=sharing
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Donna Murray, R. N. (2021, October 23). Maternal Mortality Rate, Causes, and Prevention. Verywell Family. Retrieved from https://www.verywellfamily.com/maternal-mortality-rate-causes-and-prevention-4163653
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Maternal deaths by main cause: Department of health website. Maternal Deaths By Main Cause | Department of Health website. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://doh.gov.ph/Statistics/Maternal-Deaths-By-Main-Cause